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Intel Announces Name of Next-Generation Audio Specification
Thursday January 8, 2:31 pm ET
Intel High Definition Audio Brings CE-Quality Audio to the PC
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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2004-- (NOTE TO EDITORS: High Definition Audio will be demonstrated at CES during a speech by Intel Corporation President and COO Paul Otellini, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8 at Las Vegas Convention Center, N250. Another demo will be shown at the Intel Booth, LVCC #7145.)
New audio technology, new name.
Intel Corporation's next-generation audio specification,
previously codenamed "Azalia," has a new moniker: "Intel(R) High
Definition Audio."
High Definition Audio brings CE-quality audio to the PC. It is
designed to implement a range of audio, modem and communications
functionalities in PCs, handhelds and consumer electronics (CE)
devices. The name High Definition Audio is meant to reflect the
marriage of advanced audio capabilities in PCs and consumer
electronics.
Developed by Intel with broad support from PC and CE
manufacturers, codec vendors, software providers and other industry
players, High Definition Audio is built on a flexible, dynamic,
cost-effective and stable architecture with headroom for future
expansion.
"The PC is a versatile platform for digital media and is playing
an increasingly large role in DVD-Audio, streaming music services and
home theater applications" said Intel's Kevin Corbett, vice president
of the Desktop Platforms Group and director of marketing and strategic
planning.
High Definition Audio will not only provide an enriched playback
experience but is intended to deliver a better-quality input for voice
and communication applications. The enablement of higher-quality audio
is attributed in part to an upgraded architecture and increased
bandwidth that allows for 192 kHz, 32-bit, multi-channel audio and
support for evolving high-quality audio formats. Other means are
increased support for multi-channel array microphones for higher
quality input, dynamically allocated bandwidth and audio device
configuration flexibility.
"High Definition Audio elevates PC audio to an authentic home
theater surround sound experience that opens up a whole new world of
PC entertainment possibilities," said Greg Rodehau, Dolby's director
of PC technology marketing. "We are delighted Intel has chosen to
demonstrate the multichannel audio capabilities of High Definition
Audio using Dolby's newest innovation, Dolby Pro Logic IIx*
technology, which delivers the most natural, seamless and immersing
7.1 surround listening experience from any native 2-channel source."
The High Definition Audio specification is currently at the Rev.
0.9 level. Intel expects to release the final specification by midyear
under royalty-free license terms. The technology will also be featured
with the "Grantsdale" chipset scheduled for release in the first half
of 2004.
High Definition Audio architecture is designed on the same
cost-sensitive principles as AC'97 and will allow for an improved
audio usage and stability level for onboard PC audio devices.
Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, is also a leading
manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products.
Additional information about Intel is available at
www.intel.com/pressroom.
Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
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Contact:
Intel Corporation
David A. Dickstein, 916-356-2211
